player development

The True Meaning of Delegating

“Delegating ‘what to do,’ makes you responsible. Delegating ‘what to accomplish’ allows others to become responsible.” – Mack Story Since becoming a PGA golf professional in the mid-90s I have seen and heard some important words thrown around at meetings, on the job, at PGA functions. Words like delegating, mentoring and leadership are the ones … Read more

Winning With Augusta National as Your Partner in 2016

As Jordan Speith prepares with his team, to defend his title at The 2016 Masters, I’d like to remind you of your chance to team up with Augusta National and the “Drive Chip & Putt” brands. That’s right. You can join others PGA professionals throughout our Section to create more value for yourself, your facility … Read more

Being a “Principled Change Agent”

In Day 2 of the Sweet 16 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort (thanks Andy Mackimmie, PGA), the presenter for the Player Development Section Workshop shared a video I’d seen just one time before. It is not about golf, but it is very applicable to the working life and livelihood of the PGA golf professionals. Please … Read more

#THXPGAPRO Is More than a Hashtag, It’s a Legacy

Mon, Jan 25, 2016: As I was on my flight home from team meetings and training in south Florida, my only regret was that I would miss the start of the PGA Merchandise Show and the beginning of our Centennial  Celebration. One of the best parts of the kickoff to the Celebration was the #ThePGAPro … Read more

Celebrating a PGA Concept for All of Us: PGA JLG

As the PGA of America enters our centennial year of 2016, I hope that you join me as a PGA Professional to celebrate our history. That is just the beginning, as our story is now. You and I are the PGA Professionals carrying the badge, the letters and the brand behind our names. Besides the … Read more

Are You Getting the Credit You’ve Earned?

It’s Time to Take the Credit You’ve Earned There’s no doubt that the 2015 golf season was a good one. The mild winter weather brought the feeling of spring, and then spring came early. Spring then gave way to what some say is the best summer weather in more than a quarter century here in … Read more

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